Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Peru became the top global winner at the International Chocolate Awards with its "El Ganso 70%" bar, made with cacao from the Junín region in the central part of the country.
The recognition places Peru at the genetic and cultural epicenter of cacao worldwide.
Considered the "Chocolate Oscars," the competition is organized by an international network of experts in cacao, gastronomy and sensory analysis. The contest is held in regional phases. The Latin American round was held in April, and the World Final was this week in Florence, Italy.
The winning bar, produced by the brand Cacaosuyo, received the Overall Winner award, the competition's top honor. Its fruity, floral profile with deep cacao notes impressed an international jury of tasters, chefs and culinary experts.
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